101 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes (Paperback)

by Patti Bazel Geil (Author), Patricia Geil (Author), Laura Hieronymus (Author)

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Product Description
The newest installment in the American Diabetes Association's bestselling 101 Tips series helps women with diabetes cope with pregnancy using a quick, easy-to-read question-&-answer format. 101 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes offers tips on topics such as prepregnancy; nutrition; managing medication; managing diabetes during pregnancy; making it through labor; postpartum; and much more.

About the Author

Patti B. Geil, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., C.D.E. and Laura B. Hieronymous, R.N., M.S.Ed., C.P.T., C.D.E. have many years of professional and personal experience with diabetes and pregnancy. They have collaborated on several articles and public presentations on the topic of diabetes and pregnancy.

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Patti Geil has written several other books for the American Diabetes Association.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (August 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580401309
• ISBN-13: 978-1580401302
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #416,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to a Diabetic Mommy's library, July 24, 2004

By	Elizabeth J. Woolley "Editor, DiabeticMommy.com" (Tucson, Arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am the editor and forum host of Diabetic Mommy Online Magazine - http://www.diabeticmommy.com

I just read this book. Those of you that know me from my site, know that I like straight forward and easy to understand books. I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands, and I love to have the answers served up to me that are direct, to the point, thoroughly explained - AND delivered in an entertaining tone.

This little book hit all those marks. I learned some new things too!

The format is totally question and answer. When I first heard that, I thought, Oh no, it's just going to be one question after another, totally unrelated, and I'm going to end up feeling like I'm having a bunch of facts thrown in my face!

It was far from that. It was an interesting read. The book is organized into categories that flow in a logical progression - for instance going from planning to after birth. The tone of the book is friendly and positive.

I found a lot of the same questions in the book that I find in my forum. So, it does a pretty good job predicting what issues a Diabetic Mommy might need more info on.

There are also plenty of charts and small lists for easy reference.

This system doesn't allow you to give 1/2 stars, and in the review on my site, I gave it 4-1/2 stars. I didn't feel marking 4 stars here would do the book justice so I marked 5.

The reason why I didn't give it all 5 stars is because I did not feel the glossary was complete. In a format like this, it's hard to go back and find information you want to re-read. It's hard to remember where it was when many of the questions deal with the same basic subjects. It's a small enough book and it's easy enough to find what you are looking for, but it would be a whole lot easier if there were more in the glossary.

I was debating on throwing this in, but decided to go ahead. This is a perfect "bathroom" book. You can reread it or flip through it to refresh your memory often. It's also light enough and entertaining enough for other members of the family to flip through when they encounter it. I would recommend this one being in a Diabetic Mommy's collection.

Bjay, Editor
Diabetic Mommy Online Magazine
http://www.DiabeticMommy.com

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Skip it-better books out there, April 4, 2004

By A Customer

I was very disappointed in this book. I bought 3 books when I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes & this one cost the most & it was the least helpful. I didn't like the questions & answer format of this book. I wanted facts & advice, not corny questions & answers. Alot of fluff. I recomend Managing your Gestational Diabetes by Lois Jovanovic-Peterson MD instead.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book for Pregnant Women, July 4, 2004

By	"cslavinrd" (New York City) - See all my reviews

I keep this book on my desk and show it to every pregnant woman that I counsel. It is full of practical information that is clear and easy to understand. My patients tell me that this book answers most of their questions. I highly recommend it.